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Stella-Jones Inc.SJ.TOBUYAug 02, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
SJ reported revenues of $710 mln and EPS of $1.03. This beat estimates of $706.7 mln and $0.78 respectively. The company is expecting utility poles to grow by 20% annually into 2024. Utility pole revenue was up 29% this year quarter largely driven by pricing. Overall this looks like a solid quarter at first glance.
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A leading producer of railway ties and utility poles. New utility poles will be needed (double digit growth), including the fire-resistant ones that they developed a few years ago. It has a great balance sheet, lots of cash and is raising the dividend. A defensive growth stock trading at 12 X earnings.
NA's largest supplier of railway ties and utility poles. Owns and operates timberland and sawmills. 75% of demand comes from replacement work. Product is cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and lighter than alternatives. Attractive valuation of 14.5x earnings. Buy here, hold for long term. On a pullback, he'd buy aggressively. Yield is 1.5%.